Opening The Bonnet - Honda Civic 2017 Owner's Manual

Opening the Bonnet

Bonnet Release Handle
Pull
Lever
* Not available on all models
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface, and set
the parking brake.
2. Pull the bonnet release handle under the
driver's side lower outside corner of the
dashboard.
u The bonnet will pop up slightly.
3. Pull up the bonnet latch lever (located
under the front edge of the bonnet to the
centre) and raise the bonnet. Once you
have raised the bonnet slightly, you can
release the lever.
uuMaintenance Under the BonnetuOpening the Bonnet
1Opening the Bonnet
WARNING
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The bonnet support rod can become very
hot due to heat from the engine.
To ensure against possible burns, do not
handle the metal section of the rod: Use
the foam grip instead.
NOTICE
Do not open the bonnet when the wiper arms are
raised. The bonnet will strike the wipers, resulting in
possible damage to the bonnet and/or the wipers.
NOTICE
Do not press the engine cover
damage the engine cover and component parts.
When closing the bonnet, check that the bonnet is
securely latched.
If the bonnet latch lever moves stiffly, or if you can
open the bonnet without lifting the lever, the latch
mechanism should be cleaned and lubricated.
Do not open the bonnet while the Auto Idle Stop
function * is activated.
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* forcibly. This may
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